Head to head
Yanmar ViO17 vs Yanmar ViO26-6
The Yanmar ViO26-6 has 6kW more power and is the bigger machine by 730kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Yanmar ViO26-6 has 6kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Yanmar ViO26-6 is the bigger machine by 730kg.
Specifications side by side
| Yanmar ViO17 | Yanmar ViO26-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,830 kg | 2,560kg (canopy) / 2,665kg (cab) |
| Engine power | 10.1 kW at 2,200 rpm | 15.8kW / 21.5HP at 2,500rpm |
| Dig depth | 2,410 mm (blade lowered); 2,310 mm (blade lifted) | - |
| Engine | - | Yanmar 3TNV76-NBVA1 diesel |
| Max digging depth | - | 2,490mm (standard arm), 2,740mm (long arm) |
| Digging force | - | 24.5kN (bucket) |
Sources: Yanmar ViO17, Yanmar ViO26-6. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ViO17 if...
The Yanmar ViO17 is a true zero tail swing mini excavator built for working tight to walls, fences and parked vehicles without the counterweight overhanging, a common requirement on UK residential and urban groundworks jobs. It sits in the same roughly 1.7-1.9 tonne hire class as the Takeuchi TB216 and Kubota KX019-4. Yanmar's compact equipment range is less widely stocked across UK hire fleets than Kubota or JCB, but it has a following among contractors who rate its digging force for its size.
Full ViO17 specifications →Buy or hire the ViO26-6 if...
- you want one that has 6kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 730kg
A 2.6-tonne zero-tailswing mini digger widely used by plant hire firms for groundwork in tight spaces such as gardens and driveways, where its lack of rear overhang keeps it clear of walls and fences while slewing.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Common questions
What is the difference between the Yanmar ViO17 and the Yanmar ViO26-6?
The Yanmar ViO26-6 has 6kW more power and is the bigger machine by 730kg. The Yanmar ViO17 is a a 1.8 tonne true zero tail swing mini excavator; the Yanmar ViO26-6 is a zero-tailswing mini excavator.
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